Archive - 8 November 2019

32 Perak assemblypersons have not declared assets - speaker

32 Perak assemblypersons have not declared assets - speaker

Only 27 out of 59 state reps submitted their assets declaration forms to the MACC before the Oct 23 deadline.

RON97 up one sen, RON95, diesel unchanged

RON97 up one sen, RON95, diesel unchanged

The weekly fuel prices update. 

Sosma's detention period may be reduced to 14 days - Muhyiddin

Sosma's detention period may be reduced to 14 days - Muhyiddin

He says there are several suggestions to improve the law.

Tall tales of telco towers

Tall tales of telco towers

LETTER | It is time to put rest tall tales about the dangers of telco towers.

Perak Bersatu Youth blames opposition for MB video

Perak Bersatu Youth blames opposition for MB video

TG PIAI POLLS | Wing's leader urges Harapan leaders not to fall for opposition's 'slander'.

Kit Siang: Focus on by-election, talk about Perak MB later

Kit Siang: Focus on by-election, talk about Perak MB later

TG PIAI POLLS | DAP veteran hopes Harapan will 'single-mindedly' focus on by-election and work out problems later.
Zuraida commends ‘loyal citizen’ developers for building affordable homes

Zuraida commends ‘loyal citizen’ developers for building affordable homes

11 developers commit to partnering with gov't to build 16,000 homes priced RM300k and below on private land.

Battling 'puak-puak DAP' - Perak DAP demands apology from Faizal

Battling 'puak-puak DAP' - Perak DAP demands apology from Faizal

Perak DAP secretary Wong Kah Woh says the remarks are in violation of Harapan's coalition spirit.

Harapan lodges report against Zahid over bicycle tragedy remarks

Harapan lodges report against Zahid over bicycle tragedy remarks

TG PIAI POLLS | Johor Harapan Youth chief Taqiuddin Cheman says the Umno supremo has challenged the integrity of the courts.

PSR a 50-year transformation plan, not short-term one: Kon Yeow

PSR a 50-year transformation plan, not short-term one: Kon Yeow

Penang CM says the project was mooted to cope with the growing population of Penang which jumped 128 pct in 50 years.

Life in a sea village in Tanjung Piai

Life in a sea village in Tanjung Piai

South of Kukup's ferry terminal in Tanjung Piai is a fishing village with a rich history.
Disappointed with parties, Bersih gives up on candidates' debate

Disappointed with parties, Bersih gives up on candidates' debate

The parties have shown little interest in debates, says Bersih chair Thomas Fann.

Ahmad Faizal does not deserve to be MB, says Perak PKR chief

Ahmad Faizal does not deserve to be MB, says Perak PKR chief

He wants Ahmad Faizal to apologise to all Malaysians for his remarks in a viral video.

Najib seeks to challenge appointment of private lawyer in RM1.67b tax suit

Najib seeks to challenge appointment of private lawyer in RM1.67b tax suit

Lead defence counsel Muhammad Shafee Abdullah files for validity of DP Naban’s appointment. 

Come back for your parents' sake, Muhyiddin tells outstation voters

Come back for your parents' sake, Muhyiddin tells outstation voters

TG PIAI POLLS |  If the wrong candidate is chosen, the problems faced by their parents may not be resolved, he says.

DAP MP not surprised Zahid seeks to score points with teens' deaths

DAP MP not surprised Zahid seeks to score points with teens' deaths

In looking at it from a race perspective, Charles Santiago says the Umno president failed to look at what could be done to avoid such incidents.

Cops: Najib can't use outriders for personal or party purposes

Cops: Najib can't use outriders for personal or party purposes

UPDATED 7.46PM | A letter to this effect was purportedly issued by Bukit Aman.

Muhyiddin believes MB was sharing personal experience

Muhyiddin believes MB was sharing personal experience

Describing it as an 'isolated case', Bersatu president hopes it will not hurt Harapan's by-election chances.

Zuraida doesn't think travel agency suing Azmin is political

Zuraida doesn't think travel agency suing Azmin is political

Police interest in owner's son is probably a coincidence, says PKR VP.
NGOs condemn conviction of five men for attempting gay sex

NGOs condemn conviction of five men for attempting gay sex

Sexual conduct between consenting adults is not a crime and the LGBT people are not criminals, says group. 

Bersatu v MCA: DAP grassroots between a rock and hard place in Tg Piai

Bersatu v MCA: DAP grassroots between a rock and hard place in Tg Piai

TG PIAI POLLS ANALYSIS | Insiders tell us they’re reluctant to support Bersatu but want to see MCA defeated.

iNYALA 2019: Malaysia’s first ever interactive light art exhibition

iNYALA 2019: Malaysia’s first ever interactive light art exhibition

iNYALA features 12 Art Installations from Industry Professionals and University / College Students to innovate and inspire creativity together.

Video of Perak MB talking about waging solo battle against DAP emerges

Video of Perak MB talking about waging solo battle against DAP emerges

UPDATED 6.13PM | We are depending on Sabah and Sarawak. If not, 'Melayu jahanam', he says. But the MB claims video inaccurate.

What does an outsider know? Wee drubs DAP man over 'check-in Seng' label

What does an outsider know? Wee drubs DAP man over 'check-in Seng' label

TANJUNG PIAI POLLS | DAP leaders continue to needle the BN candidate over his 'poor' performance in the Dewan Rakyat.

US decries Cambodia's crackdown on political opposition

US decries Cambodia's crackdown on political opposition

Amnesty International slams Malaysia, Thailand for preventing Cambodian opposition figures from going home. 

Court orders probe into ill-treatment of accused in LTTE case

Court orders probe into ill-treatment of accused in LTTE case

Court sets Dec 5, 6 to examine allegations that Sungai Buloh Prison officials mistreated two men charged with terror links.

Really, are the police so free?

Really, are the police so free?

COMMENT | Rather than investigating major issues or crimes, the police have time to lodge reports against activists and then investigate them.

Lawyer in cops' crosshairs over LTTE suspects 'tortured' claim cries foul

Lawyer in cops' crosshairs over LTTE suspects 'tortured' claim cries foul

S Selvam says if police are investigating him, he will not be able to represent his clients effectively.

Court strikes out counterclaim by five former FGV directors

Court strikes out counterclaim by five former FGV directors

The five filed the counterclaim after FGV sued them for RM514 million over losses incurred following the acquisition of APL.
Penang to draft enactment to prevent spread of other religions to Muslims

Penang to draft enactment to prevent spread of other religions to Muslims

The Penang Islamic Affairs Council has proposed a legislation to deal with the issue.

Minister defends targeted fuel subsidies, says savings can fund public transport

Minister defends targeted fuel subsidies, says savings can fund public transport

Saifuddin responds to criticism against the programme by PM’s economic adviser Muhammed Abdul Khalid.

Can Berjasa capitalise on Malay-Muslim sentiment to stage an upset?

Can Berjasa capitalise on Malay-Muslim sentiment to stage an upset?

TANJUNG PIAI POLLS | Malaysiakini speaks to Umno and PAS supporters on the prospect of Berjasa president Badhrulhisham Abd Aziz winning the seat.

Johor cyclists tragedy: Two Wees, two answers

Johor cyclists tragedy: Two Wees, two answers

MCA president Wee Ka Siong says respect court decisions while Tg Piai candidate Wee says he respects Zahid's stand.

Hong Kong student who fell during protests dies, fresh unrest likely

Hong Kong student who fell during protests dies, fresh unrest likely

Police believe Chow Tsz-lok fell from one floor to another in a parking lot during weekend crowd dispersal operations. 

Opposition figure Mu Sochua vows to continue return to Cambodia

Opposition figure Mu Sochua vows to continue return to Cambodia

In a Twitter note, the banned Cambodia National Rescue Party veep says she will do so, travelling by land.

Batu Kitang assemblyperson rapped for ‘childish’ S’wak referendum call

Batu Kitang assemblyperson rapped for ‘childish’ S’wak referendum call

Lo Khere Chiang's remarks only serve to worsen the country and divide us, says Brolin Nicholsion. 

Penang Umno slams RM10b sukuk plan for LRT

Penang Umno slams RM10b sukuk plan for LRT

If the bond is issued, Muhammad Farid says, the state should cancel the reclamation project and artificial islands.

Police intimidation on activist should be condemned

Police intimidation on activist should be condemned

LETTER | Proham: Urgent need for independent police complaints and misconduct commission to manage wide police powers.  

MIC Youth urges Plus reconsider closure of Touch 'n Go reload lanes

MIC Youth urges Plus reconsider closure of Touch 'n Go reload lanes

Reason to close reload lanes due to traffic congestions do not make sense. Just open a special lane for reloading, says Youth Wing.

Lokman Adam looking to battle or set aside his contempt charge

Lokman Adam looking to battle or set aside his contempt charge

His lawyer says Lokman needs more time, for he only got additional affidavits on his alleged threats to a 1MDB trial witness three days ago.

Anger on campus: Behind the student protests that have rocked Indonesia

Anger on campus: Behind the student protests that have rocked Indonesia

Like their Hong Kong counterparts, the Indonesians have drawn up a list of key demands,
Lawmakers call for pause on false political ads online

Lawmakers call for pause on false political ads online

Ads from political parties and political candidates are not subject to Facebook fact-checking rules.
Yoursay: PAS getting into a twist over its support for MCA

Yoursay: PAS getting into a twist over its support for MCA

YOURSAY | 'They can make 'halal' of anything at their whims and fancies.'

Penang to set up SPV to issue bonds for LRT project

Penang to set up SPV to issue bonds for LRT project

The bonds will be guaranteed by the federal government, says Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.

Yoursay: Zahid's speech in Tg Piai 'despicable and deplorable'

Yoursay: Zahid's speech in Tg Piai 'despicable and deplorable'

YOURSAY | 'He is campaigning for a Chinese candidate by running down the Chinese.'

Dear Dr M: We need reform to limit the powers of the PM

Dear Dr M: We need reform to limit the powers of the PM

COMMENT |  Harapan manifesto Promise 12: The Pakatan Harapan Government will also remove the Prime Minister’s ability to manipulate key institutions by creating stronger check and balance mechanisms.

Do we need the sub judice rule?

Do we need the sub judice rule?

COMMENT | To what extent are our courts influenced by non-judicial facts and outside issues and perceptions?

Mara Corp & Lynas: Wealth before health

Mara Corp & Lynas: Wealth before health

COMMENT | There are four words to describe Mara Corporation's collaboration with Lynas: insensitive, sneaky, reckless and greedy.

Muhyiddin admits Chinese not happy with Harapan, and 8 other news from yesterday

Muhyiddin admits Chinese not happy with Harapan, and 8 other news from yesterday

KINI ROUNDUP | Key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.